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R135 SUT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,155 mi
Last recorded38,155 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 SUT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,155 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 37,432 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2016 36,099 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Slight blow at join (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 36,099 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Slight blow at join (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,433 miles

Mono shock pivot arm bearing has slight movement.

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,762 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,870 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 15,870 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,327 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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R135 SUT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R135 SUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R135 SUT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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